English dictionary

masking

noun

Parts of speech

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

noun

  1. scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen

noun

  1. the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation

Example sentences

the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
he studied auditory masking by pure tones

Synonyms

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